The Winding Road

Whenever my path seems a but wobbly or windy I go back to this simple life verse of mine.  In just a few words it reminds me where my strength comes from, where my focus should be, and where my praise belongs. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,     and do not lean on … Read more

The Day I Wrote The Lord’s Name In Vain

Early on as a little girl my parents taught me that taking the Lord’s name in vain was wrong. Even then, I understood that saying “oh god” or any variation was a sin. That was 50+ years ago. Through the years I have kept that nugget of truth tucked in my heart. I am sure … Read more

Knowing God

Happy Monday!  It is my prayer that you will find time to spend with God, today and throughout this week.  What a difference it makes in the problems and challenges of this world when whatever we face we can take to the foot of the cross — and we can leave them there. Matthew 11:29-30   … Read more

The Power of Pruning

All most from the beginning my 38-year-old Christmas cactus has bloomed prolifically every Christmas.  Over the years I have given away hundreds of shoots to friends and family.  And then two years ago things changed.  It quite blooming.  And I haven’t had a single bloom in the last two years. What changed?  Two things that … Read more

Going To My Happy Place

My Refuge and My Fortress “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.“ Psalm 91:1 For as long as I can remember my husband will occasionally remark “I’m going to my happy place.”  I’ve never asked specifically where that is and I believe it has … Read more

Morning Fruit and Yogurt Shake-Up

I get bored with oatmeal.  Especially when the weather is hot and humid like is the norm at my house in the summertime.  This summer when berries were fresh and I wasn’t feeling good about my swim suit I started drinking fruit and yogurt shakes for breakfast. I didn’t go all out and add protein … Read more